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Fractionating Column — Inline Diagram

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This diagram covers Fractionating Column — Inline Diagram within Crude Oil for GCSE Chemistry. Topic 37: Crude Oil It is section 4 of 13 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

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📊 Fractionating Column — Inline Diagram

25°C 350°C Refinery Gases C1-C4 Petrol C5-C10 Naphtha Chemicals Kerosene Jet fuel Diesel Vehicles Fuel Oil Ships Bitumen (Roads) OIL Heated crude oil Vapour rises KEY: ↑ Smaller molecules ↑ Lower boiling point ↑ More flammable ↑ Less viscous

Fractional distillation separates crude oil into fractions based on boiling point. Smaller molecules rise higher and condense near the top.

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Deep Dive: What's in Crude Oil?Why Fractional Distillation WorksThe Story of Black GoldFractional Distillation Column

Practice Questions for Crude Oil

A hydrocarbon is a compound that contains only:

  • A. Hydrogen and carbon only
  • B. Hydrogen and oxygen only
  • C. Carbon and nitrogen only
  • D. Hydrogen, carbon and oxygen
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Explain how fractional distillation separates crude oil into different fractions.

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What is a hydrocarbon?
A molecule made of hydrogen and carbon atoms ONLY
What is crude oil?
A mixture of many different hydrocarbons

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